Interviewing Webinar SCGS

Thanks for visiting after the webinar!

The webinar focused mostly about how to think like an interviewer. Here are some resources to Think like an audio engineer (or audio+video if you’re video recording). At the bottom of this page are some links and resources for equipment.

Movies! We got ’em!

1940 census: Here’s a movie excerpt of the interview I did with my mother when we looked at the 1940 census.

Interviewing using photo albums: This shows you how to tie your conversation about photo albums to the actual items in the album (so that people who come along later know what’s what). And it features the awesome scrapbook of my Great Aunt Doris, painter and horsewoman.

First link below (Major Life Events) contains the link to the spreadsheet I mentioned in the webinar.

Transcription: I added a link to the comparison of Siri vs Transcribe software (page bottom). I have another how-to-set-up the transcription software post that’s in draft form. Just got moved up the To Do list!

Get “Audio Engineer” Pocket Quick Guide

Do you have an iPhone or iPad or iPod Touch? I made a PDF printable. You don’t have to memorize all the steps to prepare your handheld to be your on-the-go recording device— I’ve done it for you. It applies if you have an Android phone or tablet, too.

Print out the Pocket Quick Guide, fold it (illustrated instructions included), cut one fold with scissors, and it’s ready to tuck into your wallet. Audio Engineer knowledge? It’s there with you!

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